Rockwall travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockwall

With a population of 37,490, Rockwall is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rockwall

If you’re looking for affordable options, Standard Service (760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy) and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse - Rockwall (1599 Laguna Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Rockwall

Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rockwall

Plane

Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $19 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $19 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Rockwall

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (959 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,562 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,233 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,987 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,057 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (842 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (536 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockwall

Most booked hotels in Rockwall

Tru By Hilton Rockwall Dallas, Tx
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 652 reviews)
$102+
Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 438 reviews)
$182+
Hampton Inn Dallas-Rockwall
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$104+
Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 400 reviews)
$114+
Comfort Suites Lake Ray Hubbard
2 stars
Good (6.7, 249 reviews)
$88+
Inn of Rockwall
2 stars
Good (6.5, 193 reviews)
$67+

Renting a car in Rockwall

Renting a car in Rockwall costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Rockwall.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Rockwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Rockwall is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockwall costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Rockwall.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Rockwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Rockwall is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.